The average train between Rotterdam and Cuxhaven takes 8h 28m and the fastest train takes 7h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Rotterdam and Cuxhaven. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:11 PM which arrives into Cuxhaven at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer at Hilversum and take an average of 8h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Cuxhaven. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Cuxhaven station via Hilversum. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
Rotterdam to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.
Rotterdam to Cuxhaven train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Cuxhaven station.
The distance between Rotterdam and Cuxhaven is 356.2 km. The road distance is 538 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Cuxhaven via Hilversum, Osnabrück Hbf, Bremen Hbf, and Bremerhaven Hbf in around 8h 3m.